Monday, October 11, 2010

Score Count 11.10.10

Number of people seen taking dumps in very public places: II.

Number of people seen taking dumps while multitasking: I.
I hope whoever got that text enjoyed it.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Rock the Kasbah Oudayah

The Oudayah Kasbah. Boardered by Rabat, the river seperating Rabat and Sale, and the Atlantic. The Kasbah looks so much like the medina, Kelsey and I sat on the steps for almost an hour before we found a German tourist and asked where the Kasbah was. We were relaxing after walking around looking for it; we were perfectly capable of asking a Moroccan. Looking stupid here has never been a concern because I'll never look like a Moroccan. Perplexed, the German pointed to where we were sitting. He was pleasant! From Hamburg! He entertained by schleckt Deutsch and was asking where he could get something to eat during Ramadaan. We told him he was SOL, but at least he could grab something in the medina to go.



This little girl ran into my shot. I'm glad she did!







The Oudayah gardens.




During Ramadaan this cafe was the only cafe open during the day. It was full of French tourists and kittens. Completely unrelated in their being there, but both coexisting in an altruistic manner.




7 Dhm for cookies, 10 for tea. Very worth it.
























-Raleigh

In the Medina

Outside the Old Medina. Two women walking past one of the entrances.
On the way to school.

The majority of cemetaries are built on the water. Shanty towns are also built on the water because it's considered horrible real estate; all of the major empires and superpowers (i.e. Spain, England, France, the US) have always been just an ocean away. I'm not sure if there's any correlation between this and why so many cemetaries are built on the water though.
From one of the first days, looking off of the balcony at Hotel Majestic, towards the medina.


A Tree Grows in Rabat.
...just one.


Repping Morocco.

From left to right: Traitor Stephanie (switched programs, but I still love her, despite her infidelity), Kristin, Sam, Kelsey "koautar", Kim.


L-R: Erin, Kristin (my kindred spirit).


Grace face.


-Raleigh

Door Montage 24.09.10





















Thursday, September 23, 2010

In Loving Memory of Aunt Barb

I ask that your thoughts and prayers are with my grandma and family.

Thank you,

Raleigh

Common Sense or Lack (U.S.) Thereof

A Short List of Moroccan Medical Misconceptions:

1. Sitting down improves circulation (straight up lie).

2. Cold showers cure fevors.

3. Eating dissipates nausea.

4. Walking all the way to a hammam in the sun is good for my health after a long night of vomiting, cramping, and fevor.

5. "You won't get better just sitting at home."

Kri Kri....

Kristina I miss you.